Ginger LeCompte, St. Landry-Evangeline United Way executive director, explains the 'Get Connected' system, which will link local causes and needs to volunteers.

Written by

Zane Hill
zhill@dailyworld.com

The St. Landry-Evangeline United Way and St. Landry Parish Government have created an online network for local nonprofits and volunteers.

The move is an effort to more efficiently coordinate volunteer efforts.

The "Get Connected" system will allow any local nonprofit to list its information, causes and needs on its website. People who register as potential volunteers are then notified when a need or cause pops up, depending on their availability, skills and interests. ...